Judges Comments

First place was a beautiful collection of photos of an African ceremony celebrating life and seeking ancestral blessings. First light and waters of the ocean are important components of the ceremony and are highlighted in the photos. Second place presented both sides of the protest well one year after Dobbs. Third place captured the fun at a White House movie screening, A mariachi band playing on a White House balcony was a bonus, similar in feel to the kitsch shot of Nixon and Elvis together,